Give me your choices for the best outdoor towns and places in Alabama

The days are longer, temps are rising, the grass and weeds
are growing and pollen is everywhere.

It all means one thing: the outdoor time of year is upon us.

Which brings me to this question:

Is your favorite outdoor place in north Alabama?

What are the best outdoor towns or places in Alabama?

A book, "101 Best Outdoor Towns" gave its answer to a
similar question in 2007 when it named the best 101 towns in America to enjoy
Mother Nature.

Only one Alabama town – Alexander City – made the list.

As you might expect if you know anything about the
Tallapoosa County town, Alex City made the list largely on what the books calls
the "clean and clear" water of Lake Martin. The 250 miles of shoreline
surrounding the lake is home to swimming, boating, skiiing and, of course,
fishing, primarily large-mouth and striped bass, bluegill and white crappie.

...or in south Alabama?

We all know Alabama is blessed with a lot of great outdoor
places. What I want you to do is tell me what you think are the state's best
outdoor towns and places. Also, I would like any suggestions you might have on
not only the places I should visit across the state but maybe the one or two
people you might know who could best tell me why that place or town is among
Alabama's best outdoor place.

How to reach me is below. Look forward to hearing from you
and to visiting the places you suggest.

Chuck Dean is connecting Alabama through the stories told by its people -- sometimes about themselves, sometimes about their neighbors, sometimes about the places they call home.

Share your stories, or introduce us to people we should connect with. Reach out on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using #connectAL, email cdean@al.com or send Chuck a note at 2201 Fourth Ave. N, Birmingham AL 35203.